Chapter 7_Implementing Strategies

Which of the following is NOT a management issue in strategy implementation?

• Allocating resources

• Setting long-term goals

• Establishing annual objectives

• Minimizing resistance to change

What is the purpose of restructuring in an organization?

• Launch new marketing campaigns

• Improve customer relationships

• Flatten organizational hierarchy

• Increase advertising reach

Which restructuring method reduces the number of employees?

• Rightsizing

• Reengineering

• Delayering

• Downsizing

In conflict resolution, which style involves working together to find a mutually beneficial solution?

• Avoiding

• Accommodating

• Collaborating

• Competing

Which approach involves reorganizing processes to improve quality, speed, and service?

• Restructuring

• Reengineering

• Downsizing

• Delayering

Which of the following is a human resource concern during strategy implementation?

• Tax auditing

• Performance incentives

• Pricing strategy

• Market research

Which HR concern addresses employee wellness and job satisfaction?

• Incentives

• Budgeting

• Work-life balance

• Product testing

A company offering products through multiple channels is focusing on:

• Product development

• Distribution strategy

• Financial planning

• MIS systems

What does being a "price follower" indicate?

• Initiating market pricing

• Undercutting all competitors

• Matching competitors' prices

• Avoiding market segmentation

Which of the following is NOT part of marketing strategy choices?

• Heavy or light advertising

• Warranty options

• Financial audits

• Dealer network decisions